Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · Town
About Leighton Buzzard
Leighton Buzzard is a market town located in the civil parish of Leighton-Linslade within the Central Bedfordshire district of England. Situated in the southwest of the county, it is conveniently positioned near the Buckinghamshire border and is bordered by key towns such as Aylesbury, Tring, Luton/Dunstable, and Milton Keynes, all while being close to the scenic Chiltern Hills. This strategic location may influence planning applications and developments in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £405,144 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard
- LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 024H
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Leighton Buzzard.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Leighton Buzzard.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Leighton Buzzard based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
32 planning applications found near Leighton Buzzard.
- - 13 Regent Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3JY
Erection of a two storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 31 Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3AB
Erection of a first floor rear extension, alteration to fenestration to the rear and side elevation, roof lights, new windows, and bifold doors
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 13-15 Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1RS
Discharge of Condition 3 against Listed Building Consent CB/25/02450/LB (Listed Building: Change of ground floor use from Sui Generis to Use Class E. Conversion of first floor use from Sui Generis to
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 13-15 Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1RS
Discharge of Conditions 2 and 3 against planning permission CB/25/02449/FULL (Change of ground floor use from Sui Generis to Use Class E. Conversion of first floor use from Sui Generis to Use Class C3
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 31 Atterbury Avenue, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3LE
Single storey front extension and single storey rear garage extension/conversion
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 30 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1HJ
Erection of a side infill extension with rooflights, and loft conversion with rear dormer and front and rear roof lights. New side windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 10 Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3AB
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Loft conversion with front rooflights and rear dormers
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 19 George Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3JX
Prior Notification of Householder Extension: Single storey rear extension, 4.10m beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, maximum height of 2.90m & 2.90m to the eaves
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 52 Lammas Walk, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1JB
Erection of a single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - The Ashwell Arms, 12 Ashwell Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1BG
Non-material amendment to planning permission CB/23/03554/FULL (Change of Use of an existing vacant Public House to a HMO (House of Multiple Occupation) Temporary Accommodation comprising of 9 units i
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - The Ashwell Arms, 12 Ashwell Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1BG
Non-material amendment to planning permission CB/23/03554/FULL (Change of Use of an existing vacant Public House to a HMO (House of Multiple Occupation) Temporary Accommodation comprising of 9 units i
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - 5 Albany Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1NS
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Rear dormer extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - 105B Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3AB
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 27 High Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1DX
Listed Building: remove ATM, night safe and signage, make good and infill with appropriate, matching materials
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-09-15
View full details - - 32 Atterbury Avenue, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3LE
Demolition of existing front porch and erection of a single storey front extension with roof lights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - 12 Ashwell Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1BG
Non-material amendment to planning permission CB/23/03554/FULL (Change of Use of an existing vacant Public House to a HMO (House of Multiple Occupation) Temporary Accommodation comprising of 9 units i
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - 3-5 Market Square, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1EU
Listed Building: Refurbishment of ground floor retail unit including relocation of WC and installation of seating area. Repaint exterior shopfront windows and doors. Retile shopfront step and riser (R
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - 114 Clarence Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3EL
Single storey front and rear extensions.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - 24 Market Square, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1HE
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Installation of a ventilation extraction system with rear external flue
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - The Ashwell Arms, 12 Ashwell Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1BG
Non-material amendment to planning permission CB/23/03554/FULL (Change of Use of an existing vacant Public House to a HMO (House of Multiple Occupation) Temporary Accommodation comprising of 9 units i
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-02-04
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A brief summary of Leighton Buzzard in Bedfordshire
Leighton Buzzard is a market town located in the civil parish of Leighton-Linslade within the Central Bedfordshire district of England. Situated in the southwest of the county, it is conveniently positioned near the Buckinghamshire border and is bordered by key towns such as Aylesbury, Tring, Luton/Dunstable, and Milton Keynes, all while being close to the scenic Chiltern Hills. This strategic location may influence planning applications and developments in the area.
Property prices in Leighton Buzzard show an average sale price of £405,144, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Leighton Buzzard a particularly low-crime area.
Leighton Buzzard has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
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Planning Activity in Leighton Buzzard
In the last 24 months, 54 planning applications were submitted near Leighton Buzzard. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Leighton Buzzard.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Leighton Buzzard slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Leighton Buzzard were full planning applications (26), outline applications (12), amendments (7). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 52 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 30 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 6 applications
- Awaiting decision: 17 applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.